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Mailing Address:
PO Box 638
Pepeekeo, HI 96783

Store location:
Historic Canario Complex
224 Kamehameha Avenue
Hilo, HI 96720

Phone: Local: (808) 964-1000

Fax: Fax: (808) 964-1003

Toll-Free:
info@KapohoKine.com

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This tour is very limited and available by special request only. Please call or email for details.

Cancelation Policy

Guests must cancel tour no less than 24 hours before tour departure for a full refund less 10% of the total booked amount. Molten lava will not be seen. Volcanic activity changes constantly and cannot be guaranteed. Comfortable walking shoes required. We’re happy to accommodate special dietary needs and restrictions, including children’s meals, with advance notice. Order of itinerary may change. Tour runs rain or shine.

Experience life on the planet’s most active volcano during this deluxe tour to Kilauea. Meet your guide for the day and board your tour vehicle. The drive to the volcano will take you through Banyan Drive where visiting dignitaries such as Babe Ruth, Cecil B. DeMille, and then-Senator Richard Nixon planted the famed Banyan trees. The drive also takes you past the waterfront Japanese Gardens of Queen Liliuokalani.

The lush greenery of Hilo gives way to stark black basalt lava flows in Kalapana, a village completely destroyed by the advancing lava flows just a few years ago. First stop is the Painted Church. Now decommissioned, it was moved by determined villagers not once but twice to evade the molten lava flows. Next, walk across the recent lava flows to the newest black sand beach on the island. You will witness how the volcano engulfed everything in it’s path, even completely filling in Kaimu Bay with molten lava. This walk takes you over what once was the best swimming beach on Hawaii Island.

Continue along the scenic Puna coastline to view the jagged lava cliffs of MacKenzie State Park. Then, your guide will share a volcanically heated lava cove where you can take a refreshing dip or snorkel looking for tropical fish and the occasional giant green sea turtle.

Finally, visit Lava Tree State Park to view the incredible lava formations found here. Left behind a sudden lava flow in 1790, the hot lava cooled around the native Ohia trees in black rock formations that must be seen to be believed. Your return drive will take you through Hilo.

A Hawaiian-style BBQ lunch, which includes complimentary beer and French Champagne, is prepared by your guide along the way, and special dietary needs are happily accommodated with advance notice. Tour capacity is limited, molten lava will not be seen, and order of itinerary may change. There are opportunities to purchase local products and souvenirs along the way. Wear comfortable closed-toe shoes, and bring a swimsuit and towel. Tour duration is approximately 6.5 hours.

Towel, video and/or still cameras, government issued ID, and tour vouchers or method of payment

Moderate air temperatures at sea level, cool water temperatures, occasional rain showers, walks across uneven, rocky terrain including the recent black lava flows, and tour locations created just for KapohoKine Adventures’ guests. There are unique locally produced gifts and products available for purchase at KapohoKine Adventures Store. Red lava will not be seen on this tour. Walking distances will vary depending on volcanic activity, which changes constantly.

Comfortable clothes, shorts are fine, with swimsuit (either under clothes or bring to change into), light jacket or sweater, sunglasses and hat, comfortable closed-toe shoes (sandals and flip-flops or “slippahs” will not be accepted)

Umbrellas, walking sticks, camera tripod to share, mosquito repellant, snorkels/masks, water booties, sunblock, snacks and beverages (water, juice, soda) all day, Hawaiian-style barbecue lunch (dietary requirements and restrictions, including kids meals, accommodated on request with advance notice) including complimentary beer and champagne, all entrance fees and access to private locations

Kalapana, MacKenzie State Park and Puna Coastline, Pohoiki and Star of the Sea painted church in Kalapana (BBQ lunch), lagoon swim, order of itinerary may change, itinerary may be altered due to weather or volcanic activity and alternate locations may be substituted

Red molten lava will not be seen. Volcanic activity changes constantly and cannot be guaranteed. Comfortable walking shoes required. We’re happy to accommodate special dietary needs and restrictions, including children’s meals, with advance notice. Order of itinerary may change. 24 hours notice required to cancel for full refund less 10% (see pricing page for details). Tour runs rain or shine.

Guests should be able to negotiate stairs and walk for 20 minutes unassisted, all ages can be accommodated with the following restrictions:

State law requires child safety seats for all guests under 4 years of age (we’re happy to supply seats at no charge with advance notice)

Booster seats required for all guests between ages 4 and 7 and under 4 feet 9 inches tall and 80 pounds weight (we’re happy to supply seats at no charge with advance notice)

Volcanic emissions, including sulfur gas, may affect those with respiratory concerns

Participants should be prepared for immediate evacuation in accordance with directions given by County, State and/or Federal officials

From Hilo

Our Store is conveniently located in Historic downtowm Hilo. Explore local restaurants, shops, art galeries, museums and more either before or after your tour with us. Discounts to establishments are available. Our Store has an activity desk where you can purchase discounted activities in Hilo or Kona to make your vacation more enjoyable. We also carry Patagonia adventure clothing, keen shoes, Salomon shoes, and Columbia adventure gear and apparel, along with other adventure essentials.

Also called "Castle Hilo Hawaiian Hotel", this Hilo landmark hotel sits adjacent to the beautiful Liliuokalani Gardens and across the street from the Naniloa Country Club. KapohoKine uniformed guide and vehicle will meet you in front of open lobby under porte cochere.

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